Obituaries
Shirley E. Hight
Mar 1, 2025
Shirley Hight, aged 77, of Frankfort, KS, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Shirley was born on June 9, 1947, in Moberly, MO, the daughter of Bruce and Janet (Scott) Hight. In 1965, she graduated from Marysville High School. In 1966, Shirley was united in...
Kenneth L. Marshall
Feb 25, 2025
Ken Marshall, age 82, of Axtell, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, Kansas.
Born on April 24, 1942, in Seligman, Missouri, to Richard and Hester Marshall, Ken spent much of his youth in the Barry County, Missouri area before relocating to Independence, Missouri. He pursued a successful career in carpentry, completing the...
Phyllis Annette Guenther
Feb 25, 2025
Phyllis Annette "Cookie" Guenther, aged 83, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away February 25, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.
Born on October 24, 1941, in Stockton, California, she was the daughter of James Glenn and Gladys Annette (Hardy) Merrihew. Phyllis dedicated her early life to Stockton until she made the move to Marysville in 2006.
She is survived by her three loving...
Steven Jay Dawdy
Feb 22, 2025
Steven Jay Dawdy, 64, passed peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Marysville, Kansas. Steve was born on 4/20/1960, in Hanover, Kansas, the proud second son of a second son. His beloved father, star athlete, musician, and teacher Robert Marshall Dawdy, tragically preceded Steve in death when he was just a preschooler. In his father's absence, he was loved and nurtured...
Timothy "Tim" P. Olmsted
Feb 21, 2025
Timothy Patrick Olmsted, aged 80 years, peacefully entered rest on February 21, 2025, at the Frankfort Community Care Home.
Visitation was held on Monday, February 24, from Noon to 5 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Following the visitation, a Rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Beattie.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Tim's life took place...
Janet M. Wecker
Feb 19, 2025
Janet Marlene Wecker, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born on May 6, 1942, in Marysville, Kansas, to Loren and Helen (Hersh) Kraemer, Janet was a vibrant and nurturing soul whose presence touched the hearts of all who knew her. Janet's journey through life was...
Gene R. Wolfe
Feb 14, 2025
Gene R. Wolfe, 94, of Frankfort, KS, died February 14, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital in Hanover, KS.
Visitation was on Monday, February 24, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort. The family was present.
A funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, at the First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort. Pastor Shannon Borgman officiated. Skip McMillen was...
Mary M. Reis
Feb 13, 2025
Mary Reis (Koch), 73, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2025, from her home in Greeley.
A funeral mass was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 17, at St. Malachy’s Catholic Church in Beattie. Father Jim Shaughnessy officiated. The musicians were Laura O'Neil and Diana Younger. Music included "Be Not Afraid", "Hosea", "On Eagle's Wings",...
William "Bill" Buck
Feb 12, 2025
Coach Buck heard the final whistle as time expired February 12, 2025, in Seneca, Kansas after a long struggle with spinal stenosis and then dementia. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a football coach to many. He was preceded in death by his parents Rolland and Dorothy Buck and one year to the day by Barbara, his wife...
Julia "Dude" A. Brower
Feb 11, 2025
Julia "Dude" A. Brower, 91, of Frankfort, KS, died February 11, 2025, at Stormont Vail in Topeka, KS.
The funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the First Presbyterian Church in Frankfort. Burial followed in the Centralia Cemetery.
Julia was born on April 27, 1933, in Bigelow, KS, to John...
Donald "Don" W. Stenglemeier
Feb 9, 2025
Donald "Don" W. Stenglemeier, 89, of Marysville, KS, died February 9, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Don was born March 28, 1935, at Bremen, KS, son of Albert and Helen (Duever) Stenglemeier.
On May 12, 1963, he married Leanna Poppen. She survives.
Don served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1956-1959.
Kinsley...
Gilbert Grant Griffee
Feb 7, 2025
Gilbert Grant Griffee, aged 95, of Marysville, Kansas, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.
Gilbert’s life and legacy was celebrated during a visitation on Sunday, February 9, from noon to 4 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with the family welcoming friends from noon to 2 p.m.
A funeral service in honor of Gilbert was held at...
Mary Catherine White
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Catherine White, 86, Hanover, KS, died Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital.
Visitation was held from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, February 13, at the Hanover Mortuary with a rosary service following at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hanover.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church....
Norbert F. Bramlage
Feb 3, 2025
Norbert F. Bramlage, 95, Frankfort, passed away February 3, 2025, at his home.
A visitation was held on Friday, February 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Padden Funeral Chapel in Frankfort.
A rosary service was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, at Annunciation Catholic Church in Frankfort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Father Anthony Chendumalli...
Murlynn "Mert" D. Ott
Jan 27, 2025
Murlynn "Mert" Dean Ott, 94, of Marysville, KS, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice Facility in Manhattan, KS.
A visitation was held on Friday, January 31, from 4-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, where the family warmly welcomed friends from 5-7 p.m.
Private burial was held in the Marysville City Cemetery.
He was born February 22, 1930,...
Thomas R. "Tom" Harrison
Jan 25, 2025
Thomas R. "Tom" Harrison, age 83, of Marysville, passed away on January 25, 2025, at his home.
Tom was born on January 23, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas W. and Mabel (Rangnow) Harrison. In 1964, Tom joined the Air Force. He was stationed in Vietnam, Germany, and several places stateside during his service. Tom was most proud of his Explosive...
Judy Schroller
Jan 25, 2025
Judy Schroller, 81, of Marysville, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on January 25, 2025.
In remembrance of Judy, a visitation was held on Thursday, January 30, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Following the visitation, a rosary service took place at 7:00 p.m. on the same day at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, also in Marysville.
A...
Darlene M. Frerking
Jan 17, 2025
Darlene Mae Frerking, aged 83, of Marysville, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2025, at the Washington County Hospital.
A visitation was held on Thursday, January 23, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, and the family received friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
A funeral service celebrating her life...
Pamela K. Stohs
Jan 3, 2025
Pamela K. Stohs, 73, of Marysville, died January 3, 2025, at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital in Seneca.
Private family services were held.
Pam was born on June 19, 1951, along with her twin brother, Stan, in Marysville to Harvey and Norma (Maendele) Busch. She grew up in Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School. Pam took several college courses through Highland...
Bernice A. Hellmer
Jan 3, 2025
Bernice A. Hellmer, aged 86, of rural Marysville, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at Cambridge Place in Marysville.
To honor her memory, her family held a visitation on Thursday, January 9, from 2-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary, with a special time for friends and family from 5-7 p.m.
A funeral service celebrating Bernice's life was held on Friday, January 10,...
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